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El Techo
Latin American Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, and Roof Deck$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
Go here. Experience the scenic views. It's worth it.
"One of the best rooftop bars and restaurants in the city."(14 Tips)
"Book brunch in advance and enjoy the rooftop view."(8 Tips)
"Chicaronnes de Carne + guacamole + margarita pitcher"(5 Tips)
"Order the carnitas and enjoy the amazing view."(7 Tips)
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Kate BoykoJanuary 23, 2017Great rooftop brunch place with view on the city. My compliments to Huarache - combination of eggs, tortilla, cheese and beef was perfect. Friends had Benedictos and Gallo Pinto and enjoyed that too.
Erika LalDecember 20, 2016Your Order: Ceviche, Chips & Guac, The Paloma or Sangria, Carnitas by the Pound. Use the guacamole from your appetizer to top the carnitas tacos. (They provide the beans, salsa & endless tortillas)
Luis CastroMarch 1, 2015Really cool place. Awesome view of the city. Get early because it gets really crowed at late hours. Order Platano Maduro. You will love it.
CameronSeptember 30, 2017Long waits, but on a warm summer night, it's worth it. Sit on the rooftop with a margarita and get their carnitas, with a view to downtown SF. A perfect evening.
Jon B.March 25, 2017Was just there for drinks, and the view on a nice day was excellent. Will definitely be back for brunch one of these upcoming weekends
- Benson BleierMarch 20, 2016Super bomb Latin tapas (mostly Argentinian but also some other Latin American flavors) with a great view. I'd recommend putting your name down for a table instead of waiting in line for cocktails.
Allison KaminskiSeptember 3, 2015View is awesome!! Totally worth the wait in line!! Ask the waitress or bartender to whip you up something special based on your preferred tastes
Kensie SmithMay 19, 2013The quesadilla with kale in it is made with the most delicious of corn flour tortillas. Get a pitcher of margs or piña coladas to share with your table.- Taylor LeeJune 19, 2018This place has great rooftop views, and pretty incredible tacos. One of the best rooftop bars and restaurants in the city. Be sure to get there early or you'll be waiting in line!
Noah WeissOctober 16, 2014Great rooftop cocktail bar with views of downtown SF. Huge and good for groups. The pisco cocktail was perfect.
Good view and great food. Margarita pitchers are reasonably priced and potent! It gets busy, but the line moves quickly. Best to get a table so that you can comfortably eat and drink - get the guac!
Kela DriggsNovember 3, 2016Happy Hour - Mon-Fri, 4-6pm $5 guacamole; $5 empanadas; $4 beers; $7 margaritas; $11 rose flight The empanadas and margaritas are particularly good
Melon LJune 3, 2017best rooftop bar in SF. come early on the weekdays or you won't be able to get in, much less get a table. don't even try on a sunny weekend.
Pavan KulkarniMay 4, 2017Amazing roof top bar with food view of the downtown , really good cocktail list. Loved their skewers.
Tetyana SwanMay 6, 2014Excellent Sunday brunch place - Margaritas pitcher über tasty, eggs Benedictos noms, *amazing* view, (doubly so @ night) and reservations for Sunday brunch? Yuuup! No lines for you!
Ms HeleneOctober 14, 2018Book ahead for brunch. Good guacamole $10, salsa $5 and veggie scramble $13, between 2.- Kim PhamApril 5, 2015Book brunch in advance and enjoy the rooftop view. The chicharrónes are perfection!
Andres DouglasJuly 12, 2016good mexican food and cocktails with amazing views. worth the wait, or go into the Lolinda, then to the bathroom and sneak in upstairs.
Mehul KarSeptember 26, 2016Nice rooftop bar with appetizers and cocktails and a good view of the city. Little pricey, but a good place for a 3-5 person evening.
IzabellaMay 4, 2015Great view of San Francisco, great place for a happy hour and don't forget to try the quesadilla with kale, is delicious!
Ally MSeptember 26, 2015The beignets are delicious, as are the homemade tortillas. The chorizo sausage is to die for!
Margherita B.January 17, 2017Reservation recommended to get a table. If you are drinking margarita, consider getting the pitcher
m dAugust 7, 2016Little bit crowded and noisy but Carnitas is very tasty. Enjoy Mexican food under the blue sky.
JTMay 2, 2016You have to wait in line often but great view. Waiting list for tables, make reservation if possible. Choripan is delicious and guac is solid
AvaAugust 10, 2014Shrimp skewers, kale quesadillas, margarita pitchers, and great views make for a great experience for a night in the mission
The rooftop is nice but you have to get there early (esp. on Fri / Sat) or wait in an extremely long line. Margaritas are tasty and strong.
Mohit SDecember 3, 2014The caipirinhas are surprisingly fantastic. The empanadas are also a solid bet, which isn't surprising given they're coming from Lolinda's kitchen.
Nathan JSeptember 20, 2019One of the better rooftop options in SF. Good margaritas and cocktails. Great atmosphere on a warm day.
- Simon TanApril 2, 2018Fresh guacamole with chips, tres leches cake, apple cider with gin, pork belly quesadilla, empanadas.
- Josh PylesJune 28, 2016Order the carnitas and enjoy the amazing view. Be prepared to wait in line outside, even on a weekday.
Alex DobyanOctober 7, 2017Extremely popular spot that is a little overkill with the capacity control, but their drinks are tasty and you can't beat the view.
- VarunJuly 26, 2020Awesome rooftop place in the mission. The spicy mango is surprisingly good, and so are the tacos.
- Chloe NguyenAugust 7, 2014Chicaronnes de Carne + guacamole + margarita pitcher = perfect brunch option for a sunny afternoon in the Mission
Arash NarchiApril 17, 2015Amazing view of SF + amazing food and margaritas. Great place to socialize and hangout
- The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015The rooftop has the best outdoor seating in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more
Shirley LiuFebruary 14, 2015Great rooftop bar/restaurant. Try the ceviche, guac, and a pitcher of sangria!
- Erika LalDecember 20, 2016Get an Old Fashioned at Lolinda's next door while you wait for your dinner reservation at El Techo 👌🏼
Go on a sunny day and enjoy your chicharrones with a side of sunburn. Yes, the chicharrones is well worth it!
Nathan SampimonSeptember 28, 2014Bit of a wait, but once in the views are great, the food solid and they have cocktails by the carafe.
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El Techo is the heated and covered open-air rooftop restaurant above Lolinda. Offering sweeping city views, pan-Latin American casual cuisine, and crafty classic cocktails, we are the perfect venue for your celebration or as a compliment to your dinner at the Mission's finest steakhouse...
Closed until 4:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(415) 550-6970
View menu on http://eltechosf.com/menus
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
No
Dining Options
Bar Service
Parking
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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